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Broken in 2008

  • 16 punctures (9 fixie, 3 lobster, 1 threesome, 3 azzurri)
  • 3 tyres (1 fixie, 2 lobster)
  • 4 sets brake pads (lobster)
  • 2 spokes (fixie)
  • forks (lobster)
  • chain (lobster)
  • middle chainring (lobster)
  • rear brake rotor (lobster)
  • helmet

Ride Diary

2006: 9907.2 km

2007: 8604.5 km

2008:

lobster: 2910.1 km

fixie: 3299.8 km

threesome: 16 km

azzurri: 1112.7 km

Total: 7338.6 km

Average-O-Meter

To try and average 200km per week

Balance: -281.9 km

To Do

  • Great Karri Ride
  • Sea kayak from Denham to Monkey Mia
  • Avon Descent
  • Kilimanjaro
  • XC race
  • Build some wheels
  • Munda Biddi Trail Section 2a
  • Cape to Cape Track
  • Jarrahdale to Mundaring
  • Expresso 24
  • Paddle to work
Visitor Locations - Click to see

Kep Track

The Kep Track is a 75km offroad cycling trail from Mundaring Weir to Northam. The well graded easy track follows CY O'Connor's pipeline from the Perth Hills to the wide open spaces of farming country.

Length: 75km (100% 4WD Track)

Ascent:

Getting There

The Kep Track starts in Northam, in the Avon Valley. It is possible to get a TransWA bus, with your bike, to Northam. The trail ends at the Mundaring Weir Hotel, in the Perth Hills. It possible to access the trail at any of the other small towns it passes through.

Route Directions

Distinctive Kep Track markers sign the route. They have cut-out directional arrows and reflective collars.





It is possible to ride the whole trail in one long day. A number of shorter rides are also suggested:

Local Facilities

External Links

Find below some links to other useful information about this trail.